Fruits are rich in nutrients and vitamins, which can be eaten as fruits, and tender stems can be used as vegetables or candied fruits. Spinless cactus is an excellent feed for livestock. The stem of cactus contains triterpenes, malic acid, succinic acid and alkaloids, which can treat diseases such as mumps. Spiny type can be used as yard hedge; Branches are used as fuel or support.
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The stem of cactus is fleshy, spherical, columnar or flat, with joints and branches. There are special spines arranged spirally on the stem, and thorns, hairs, glands or hooked hairs, flowers or buds are planted on it. The size varies from species to species, ranging from clothes buttons to as high as 20 meters. Leaves often degenerate, exist early and fall off soon, and only a few have normal leaves (such as cactus).
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